ESS vs SOM Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2025, 3rd Place Play-off
Published - 16 Mar 2025, 07:51 AM | Updated - 16 Mar 2025, 09:50 AM
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Somerset and Essex will fight for third place in the Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2025 at the Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi, on 16th March at 4:00 PM IST.
Get the best ESS vs SOM Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd Place Play-off match of the Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2025. Expert analysis and more.
ESS vs SOM Match Preview:
In a gentle start to the competition, Essex have secured a solitary win in two matches, wrapping up third place on the points table.
Similarly, Somerset have also experienced a mixed bag of results, achieving a single victory in two matches to finish fourth on the table.
As a result, Essex and Somerset will now face each other in the third-place Play-off match, where they will strive to outdo each other and claim the coveted third spot. Meanwhile, both teams will aim to build on their strengths and leave a lasting impression on the competition.
ESS vs SOM Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Essex | 0 |
| Somerset | 0 |
ESS vs SOM Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 24°C |
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 176 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 60% |
ESS vs SOM Playing 11s (Predicted):
Essex Playing 11: Charlie Allison, Robin Das, Michael Pepper(wk), Jordan Cox, Matt Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Noah Thain, Jamal Richards, Mackenzie Jones, Simon Harmer©, Jamie Porter
Somerset Playing 11: James Rew©(wk), Archie Vaughan, Andrew Umeed, Tom Abell, Tom Lammonby, Joshua Thomas, Kasey Aldridge, Craig Overton, Alfie Ogborne, Jake Ball, Shoaib Bashir
ESS vs SOM Dream11 Team Today Players Stats:
| Player | Players Stats (last match) |
| Matt Critchley | 18 runs |
| Michael Pepper | 31 runs |
| Jordan Cox | 59 runs |
| Kasey Aldridge | 38 runs and 1 wicket |
Hot Picks for ESS vs SOM Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Kasey Aldridge |
| Jordan Cox |
Top Picks:
| Matt Critchley |
| Michael Pepper |
Budget Picks:
| Shoaib Bashir |
| James Rew |
ESS vs SOM Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Kasey Aldridge & Jordan Cox |
| Vice-Captain | Matt Critchley & Michael Pepper |
ESS vs SOM Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Michael Pepper, Jordan Cox
- Batsmen – Charlie Allison, Sean Dickson
- All-rounders – Matt Critchley (vc), Luc Benkenstein, Kasey Aldridge (c), Jamal Richards
- Bowlers – Simon Harmer, Craig Overton, Jack Leach
ESS vs SOM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jordan Cox (c), Michael Pepper (vc)
- Batsmen – Charlie Allison, Tom Abell
- All-rounders – Matt Critchley, Luc Benkenstein, Kasey Aldridge, Noah Thain, Jamal Richards
- Bowlers – Simon Harmer, Craig Overton
ESS vs SOM Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd Place Play-off Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2025 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Tom Lammonby | 7.0 credits | 39 points |
| Robin Das | 6.5 credits | 4 points |
ESS vs SOM Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd Place Play-off Abu Dhabi T20 Counties Super Cup 2025 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Kasey Claridge |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Jordan Cox |
| Punt Picks | Noah Thain and Tom Abell |
| Dream11 Combination | 2-2-4-3 |
